Bare Essence of Life
Youjin is a quirky young man living in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Yojin has a difficult time sitting still and can't focus on extended conversations. His life revolves around farming his grandmother's vegetable garden. Yojin experiences a new kind of feeling when he meets a pretty young lady named Machiko. The feelings are strong enough that he feels the need to be with her and gain her affection.
- Year: 2009
- Country: Japan
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Studio: Horipro, Nikkatsu Corporation, VAP, WOWOW, KADOKAWA
- Keyword: age difference, farm life, woman director
- Director: Satoko Yokohama
- Cast: Kenichi Matsuyama, Kumiko Aso, Seiji Nozoe, Arata Iura, Yoshio Harada, Misako Watanabe